Dallas, TX outdoor event

Tony Alva is Coming to Grapevine

That's right kids and old school shreds, come meet a skateboard legend. Tony Alva will be onsite this Saturday May 26th at the Grapevine Mills signing autographs, posing for pictures and maybe even laying out a few turns on the mini ramp. Come get in on the action! 12-7pm and did we mention it is a FREE EVENT????? Be there.

Don't forget your sunscreen!

Hey there BBQ fans, don't forget to lather on a healthy dose of sunscreen before heading out to the Grapevine Mills parking lot to see the Vans skate team, Metal Mulisha FMX demos and to watch POD play a free show for their Dallas fans. It's gonna be a warm one!

P.O.D to rock Grapevine Mills in Dallas!

This just in! The Journeys Backyard BBQ is proud to announce the return of P.O.D. to the Backyard BBQ Tour. Come check out this rare free performance! Check out the Dallas tab for more details.

Skate Legend Coming to Dallas!

Vans has been making skateboard shoes almost as long as Christian Hosoi has been skateboarding. Come out see a legend do his thing along with teammates Alex Perelson, Omar Hassan, Curren Caples and Pedro Barros.

Metal Mulisha Demos In Store for BBQ Fans!

Hey all you moto-nuts, come see the most respected FMX team in the world in your own backyard! The Metal Mulisha Freestyle Motocross Team will be riding in demos during the Dallas, Nashville, Philadelphia, Chicago and Denver stops. Come see riders Derek Garland, Jimmy Hill and Nick Dunne as they chuck themselves 80+ feet over asphalt! Their mother's must be worried sick.

  • Christian Hosoi

    When you open up the Skateboard Dictionary and look up the word 'style,' no definition will be offered, only a photo of the ruler, Venice Beach, California's own Christian Hosoi. Christian turned pro...

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  • Omar Hassan

    Costa Mesa, California's resident Black Label Skateboards Pro, Omar Hassan, has been on Vans longer than anyone else. He's been rocking the side stripe for 25 years now and in those two and half...

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  • Pedro Barros

    When left to their own devices people have the potential to change the world. Look at what Einstein accomplished tucked away in a patent office. In our own world, street skating wouldn't be what it is...

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  • Alex Perelson

    Vert skating has been "dead" so many times you'd think it was part feline. Truth is, vert and it's more visible offspring, big bowl skating, are alive and well and being taken to new heights with...

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  • Curren Caples

    It's a bird. It's a plane. No, that's Flip Skateboards young amateur Curren Caples just flying by your head. In true Vans fashion, young Curren shreds it all-handrails to halfpipes, big bowls to...

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  • Cody Johnson

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  • Kyle Alberts

    “Kalberts” was the 2008 Pro Wakeboard Tour Rookie of the Year. Around that time “Rail Jams” were starting to gain popularity. Kyle saw his niche and went after it. He has made a name for himself as...

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  • Scott Byerly

    Scott is one of the most innovative riders in the sport of wakeboarding and wakeskating. His style has been imitated by riders for years. He has invented new tricks, won a World Championship and...

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  • Clayton Underwood

    Clayton is known for his explosive tricks off the wake and kicker. Whether it is a huge method glyde into the flats or a 900 off the kicker he is at home in the air. His ability to tail press any...

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  • P.O.D.

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  • Marianas Trench

    After the breakthrough of Masterpiece Theatre in 2009 and a lot of ensuing months on the road, Ramsay and bandmates Ian Casselman, Mike Ayley, and Matt Webb were eager to start recording again. They...

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  • Euphony

    There are a few essential things that every hardcore band needs to be successful and to be taken seriously, a great sound chemistry, very good lyrics, and a great set of vocalists. With these things...

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  • Even Cameras Lie

    Even Cameras Lie started in early 2009 playing small shows in Plano and Dallas. As the year went by the lineup changed dramatically but little by little obtaining the permanent members. In winter 2009...

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  • Taylor Thrash

    Taylor Thrash is a singer/songwriter from Dallas, Texas, who recently released his first EP. Taylor spent the summer of 2010 in Los Angeles recording his project. Taylor has shared the stage with All...

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  • 12:00 PM

    Venue Opens

  • 12:00 - 12:35 PM

    Local Band #1 - Euphony

  • 12:45 - 1:00 PM

    Freestyle Motocross Demo

  • 1:00 - 1:15 PM

    Pro Wakeboard Demo

  • 1:15 - 2:00 PM

    Pro Skateboard Demo

  • 2:00 - 2:45 PM

    Local Band #2 - Taylor Thrash

  • 2:45 - 3:00 PM

    Freestyle Motocross Demo

  • 3:00 - 3:15 PM

    Pro Wakeboard Demo

  • 3:15 - 4:00 PM

    Local Band #3 - Even Cameras Lie

  • 4:00 - 4:40 PM

    Pro Skateboard Demo

  • 4:40 - 5:30 PM

    Opening Act - Mariana's Trench

  • 5:00 PM

    Battle of the Bands Voting Closes

  • 5:30 - 6:00 PM

    Freestyle Motocross Demo

  • 5:55 PM

    Battle of the Bands Winner Announced

  • 6:00 - 6:45 PM

    Headliner - P.O.D. Performs on Music Stage

  • 7:00 PM

    Venue Closes

P.O.D. - "Youth of the Nation"

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